Average Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The median pay for tool makers, tool fitters and markers-outs in the South East stood at £42,398 in 2025, placing them 9.9% above the UK-wide figure of £38,584. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £42,398 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £41,083. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), tool makers, tool fitters and markers-outs take home 25.1% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £42,398 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £41,083 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out salary across UK regions
Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out salary in areas near Southampton UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Southampton UA is in the South East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
No nearby region data available.
Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out salary guide →Find Tool makers, tool jobs in Southampton UA
Explore roles paying around £42,398/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out salary in Southampton UA?
The median tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £42,398 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-outs in the South East earn 9.9% above the national median of £38,584. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-outs in the South East earn £42,398, which is 25.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for tool makers, tool fitters and markers-outs cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.